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"Made a mistake," says Arvind Kejriwal in SC over retweeting defamatory video of YouTuber

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:25:54 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday submitted before the Supreme Court that retweeting the video which was allegedly defamatory and was circulated by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018, was a "mistake". ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi government to provide solar pumps to over 54,000 farmers of UP on subsidised rates

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 6:25:45 PM IST

The Yogi Adityanath government will provide solar pumps for the year 2024-25 to more than 54,000 farmers of Uttar Pradesh at subsidised rates under the PM-KUSUM Scheme. Farmers from all 18 divisions, divided into three sets of six divisions each, will nee ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to hold meeting with NDA allies in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 7:25:02 PM IST

A day before the voting for the Rajya Sabha polls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to hold a meeting with leaders of parties in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow on Monday evening. ... read..

Viksit Bharat is Bharat of youth's aspirations: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 3:26:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while launching railway infrastructure projects on Monday, said that the youth will be the top beneficiaries of these projects. ... read..

"BrahMos will be our primary weapon now," says Navy Chief after Rs 19,000 crore deal cleared by Center

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 3:26:13 PM IST

Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday said that the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile will be the primary weapon of the Indian Navy, replacing the old missile system acquired from other countries. ... read..

Former Jharkhand CM's wife and Singhbhum MP Geeta Koda joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha election

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | February 26, 2024 3:26:11 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Congress MP from Singhbhum (Jharkhand), Geeta Koda, wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, joined the BJP on Monday. ... read..

Union Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates PM Modi on inauguration of various railway projects

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 3:26:09 PM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 553 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, including Gomti Nagar Railway Station in Lucknow, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday congratulated Prim ... read..

Banks, Post offices to help ECI step-up voter education, outreach ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 3:26:06 PM IST

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and the Department of Posts (DoP) to amplify its voter outreach and awareness efforts a ... read..

Maharashtra LoP Vijay Wadettiwar appeals to Maratha reservation activists to protest peacefully

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 2:27:37 PM IST

Amid the ongoing agitation for Maratha reservation by activist Manoj Jarange Patil, Maharashtra Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar appealed to Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil ... read..

West Bengal: Sandeshkhali police arrest TMC leader Ajit Maity

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 2:27:33 PM IST

West Bengal's Sandeshkhali police arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ajit Maity on Monday in the troubled region. ... read..

Corruption case: Madras HC sets aside special court order discharging DMK minister I Periyasamy

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 26, 2024 2:27:27 PM IST

Madras High Court on Monday set aside a 2023 special court order discharging DMK minister I Periyasamy in connection with a corruption case. ... read..

World's first Vedic clock installed in MP's Ujjain; PM Modi to virtually inaugurate on March 1

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 2:27:23 PM IST

The world's first Vedic clock- which will display time according to ancient Indian traditional panchang- has been prepared and installed in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district and will be unveiled on March 1. ... read..

"Victory for our Sanatana Dharma": Advocate after Allahabad HC says Hindu puja in Gyanvapi's Vyas Tehkhana can continue

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 2:27:20 PM IST

Welcoming the decision by Allahabad High Court to dismiss the Gyanvapi Mosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi district court's decision to offer prayers in a cellar in the Gyanvapi mosque complex, Advocate Prabhash Pandey termed it as a "big v ... read..

Maharashtra Congress Chief demands making public details of talks between CM Shinde and activist Jarange Patil

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 2:27:13 PM IST

Amid the ongoing protest by Maratha quota activist Manoj Patil over the Maratha reservation, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has demanded the revelation of the talk between the Maharashtra Chief Minister and Maratha quota activist Manoj Patil. ... read..

Kharge writes to President Murmu on 'many well-known issues' with Agnipath scheme

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 2:27:00 PM IST

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to ensure that 'Nyay and justice' is done to youth aspiring to join the forces with regard to the Agnipath scheme. ... read..

'We will transform India into a Global Export Hub': PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2024 event

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 2:26:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed to transform India into a Global Export Hub as he inaugurated the global textile event, Bharat Tex 2024 at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam on Monday. ... read..

Delhi: BJP manifesto committee meeting underway at the BJP extension office

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 2:26:51 PM IST

The BJP manifesto committee meeting is underway at the BJP extension office in Delhi, where the party's National General Secretary (Organisation), BL Santosh, is presiding over the meeting. ... read..

"Will not allow child marriages in Assam": CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Kamrup (Assam) | February 26, 2024 2:26:38 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pledged on Monday that he will not allow child marriages in Assam as long as he is alive. ... read..

SC seeks ED's response to AAP leader Sanjay Singh's plea against Delhi HC refusing his bail

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 2:26:36 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Directorate of Enforcement's response to Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh's plea against the Delhi High Court order refusing to grant him bail in an excise policy irregularities case. ... read..

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait ups ante says farmers to form 'Tractor Chain' on highways to Delhi

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 2:26:32 PM IST

Amid ongoing farmer protests to raise various demands, including the legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP), farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that a program has been chalked out to take out a 'Tractor Chain'. ... read..

Court awards seven-year jail sentence to former MLA and wife in 17 years cheating case, fines Rs 44 lakh

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 2:26:27 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court has awarded a former MLA, Ranbir Singh Kharb and his wife, Anita Kharb, seven years of jail punishment in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case. The court has also imposed a fine of Rs. 44 lakh on the couple. ... read..

PM Modi virtually inaugurates, dedicates to nation over 2000 Rail infra projects worth around Rs 41,000 cr

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 2:26:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation over 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth around Rs 41,000 crores. ... read..

Congress concerns future of recruits through Agnipath scheme, alleges center of "toying" recruitment of armed forces

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 2:26:23 PM IST

Once again raising his voice against the Agnipath Scheme, Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed concerns about the future of armed forces personnel retiring after four years of service and accused the centre of "toying" with the recruitment process of ar ... read..

BJP's Jharkhand masterstroke, gets Congress MP Geeta Koda to switch over ahead of LS polls

Singhbhum (Jharkhand) | February 26, 2024 2:26:15 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Congress MP from Singhbhum (Jharkhand), Geeta Koda, wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, is set to quit the Congress party and join the BJP on Monday. ... read..

Drug peddler nabbed in Assam with brown sugar

Cachar (Assam) | February 26, 2024 2:26:13 PM IST

In a joint operation, Assam police and Assam Rifles seized 126 grams of brown sugar and apprehended a drug peddler from the state's Cachar district, officials said. ... read..

Fire breaks out at factory in Delhi's Mangolpuri, doused

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 12:26:08 PM IST

A fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Mangolpuri on Sunday night, officials said, adding that the blaze was later doused and there were no injuires reported. ... read..

Met office predicts rain, hailstorms in some parts of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 12:26:07 PM IST

After sunny days in the previous week in February, the weather conditions have taken a u-turn in Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Noida Police issue traffic advisory ahead of farmers' tractor march; Delhi-bound commuters urged to take metro

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 12:26:03 PM IST

In view of the tractor march in Noida by farmers affiliated with Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) Tikait and BKU Lokshakti, the Noida police issued a traffic advisory on Monday morning urging commuters heading to Delhi to use the metro instead of taking roads. ... read..

Appeal to ban right to worship in Gyanvapi Vyas basement rejected, worship to continue

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 26, 2024 12:25:56 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court has refused to ban the ongoing puja at Vyas Tehkhana inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex after the completion of the hearing of the appeals challenging the validity of the District Judge's order granting permission to for the pray ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Bus collides with stationary truck, four dead

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 12:25:41 PM IST

Four people lost their lives after a bus rammed into a stationary truck with a punctured tyre in Andhra's Kakinada district on Monday morning, said police. ... read..

Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participates in 'Labharthi Sampark Abhiyan' in Sambalpur

Sambalpur (Odisha) | February 26, 2024 11:26:14 AM IST

Union Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, participated in the 'Labharthi Sampark Abhiyan' at Bhatra in Odisha's Sambalpur district. ... read..

Working style of PM Modi, Amit Shah matches with mine, says Ajit Pawar in 'clarification' for allying with BJP, Shiv Sena

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 11:26:09 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar issued a statement on Monday, 'clarifying' his decision to align with the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state. ... read..

PM Modi pays homage to Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:26:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Naredra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary, saying Savarkar's contributions were an inspiration to strive for the development and prosperity of our country. ... read..

"There is strong opposition to BJP": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi lauds Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Guwahati (Assam) | February 26, 2024 11:26:02 AM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that the party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra-led by Rahul Gandhi, has given confidence that there is strong opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..

UP: Union Minister Rajnath Singh to attend Gomti Nagar railway station inauguration

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:25:58 AM IST

Union Minister Rajnath Singh will reach Lucknow today to attend the inauguration ceremony of a world-class Gomti Nagar railway station and several other projects. ... read..

Bharat Tex 2024 will showcase India's vibrant textile heritage and innovation: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:25:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the inauguration of Bharat Tex 2024- a significant global textile event, at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam on Monday said that the event will showcase India's vibrant textile heritage and innovation. ... read..

INLD chief murder: Haryana police file FIR against four persons

Jhajjar (Haryana) | February 26, 2024 11:25:46 AM IST

The Haryana police on Monday registered a case against four persons, a day after Indian National Lok Dal's (INLD) chief Nafe Singh Rathee was shot dead near a railway crossing in Haryana's Jhajjar district. ... read..

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal not to appear before ED today: Sources

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:25:40 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before the Directorate of Enforcement on Monday after the Directorate of Enforcement issued the seventh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, according to sources. ... read..

"Historic day for our Railways": PM Modi ahead of inauguration of 553 Amrit Bharat stations

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:25:38 AM IST

Ahead of the laying the foundation stone and inaugurating around 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 41,000 crore, including the redevelopment of 553 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... read..

INLD chief's family refuse to allow post-mortem, demand arrest of accused

Jhajjar (Haryana) | February 26, 2024 11:25:33 AM IST

The family of Indian National Lok Dal's (INLD) chief Nafe Singh Rathee, who was shot dead in Haryana's Jhajjar, refused to allow post-mortem of his body until the accused were arrested. ... read..

Maratha reservation protest: Bus torched, Maharashtra state transport halts services in Jalna

Jalna (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 11:25:30 AM IST

Maratha protestors set a state transport bus on fire at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk in Tirthpuri city, Ambad taluka, an official said on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Five-day budget session to begin shortly

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 26, 2024 10:25:19 AM IST

The five-day budget session of the Uttarakhand Assembly is going to start today in the Assembly located in Dehradun. ... read..

'Inaccurate': MEA refutes report of Indians with Russian Army seeking help for discharge

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 10:25:17 AM IST

External Affairs Ministry on Monday rejected reports claiming that Indians with the Russian army are seeking help for discharge and said that "each and every case" has been strongly taken up with the Russian authorities. ... read..

3 Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | February 26, 2024 10:25:15 AM IST

Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattishgarh's Kanker district on Sunday, officials said. ... read..

Tripura CM inaugurates 2nd State Level Shehri Samridhi Utsav in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura) | February 26, 2024 10:25:12 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated the 2nd State Level Shehri Samridhi Utsav organised by Tripura Urban Livelihood Mission in Children's Park, Agartala. ... read..

WTO subsidy policy bad for farmers, says leader Sarwan Singh Pandher ahead of nationwide tractor march

Shambhu Border (Haryana) | February 26, 2024 10:25:10 AM IST

Ahead of the launch of a nationwide tractor procession on highways to press for their demands, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, General Secretary of the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, reiterated the legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price ( ... read..

Mumbai Customs seize gold worth Rs 4 cr over three days

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 9:25:06 AM IST

Mumbai Customs seized gold valued at Rs 4.06 crore and a high end phone in nine separate cases within a span of three days, Airport Commissionerate, in a statement. ... read..

"Opposition shouldn't do politics over somebody's death": BJP spokesperson on murder of INDL chief

Gurugram (Haryana) | February 26, 2024 7:25:38 AM IST

Hitting out at the opposition over the murder of Indian National Lok Dal (INDL) chief Nafe Singh Rathee, Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Spokesperson Jawahar Yadav on Sunday said that parties should not do politics over somebody's death and efforts should be ... read..

"What will police do if High Court ties their hands?": TMC's Abhishek Banerjee on Sheikh Shahjahan

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 7:25:36 AM IST

Amid tensions over the Sandeshkhali incident, party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday said that his party is not defending absconding leader Sheikh Shahjahan, but the High Court has tied the hands of the state police. ... read..

"If Mamata is unable to arrest him, they should seek Centre's help": Nisith Pramanik on Sheikh Shahjahan

Nadia (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 7:25:34 AM IST

Hitting out at the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over Sandeshkhali incident, Union Minister of State (MoS) Nisith Pramanik said that if Mamata is unable to arrest Sheikh Shahjahan, they should seek the help of Central governmen ... read..

"Shows that PM is committed to fulfilling his promises": Union MoS Subhas Sarkar on AIIMS Kalyani

Nadia (West Bengal) | February 26, 2024 7:25:25 AM IST

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Education, Subhas Sarkar has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the AIIMS in West Bengal's Kalyani and said it shows that the PM is committed to fulfilling his promises. ... read..

Alstom commences production of latest generation trainsets for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Phase IV

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 7:25:23 AM IST

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility on Sunday commenced the production of its world-class Metropolis trainsets for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Phase IV. ... read..

"Deeply saddened by this loss...": Haryana Speaker on murder of INDL chief

Jhajjar (Haryana) | February 26, 2024 6:25:11 AM IST

After the INLD (Indian National Lok Dal) Chief Nafe Singh Rathee was shot dead, Haryana Vidhan Sabha speaker Gian Chand Gupta extended his condolences and termed the incident as unfortunate. ... read..

"Ashok Gehlot only did work of delaying and diverting schemes": Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 26, 2024 5:25:11 AM IST

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) will guarantee water to the public for the next 40-50 years and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot only did the work of delaying, diverting and stallin ... read..

"Rajasthan people will never forget Yuvraj of Congress": CM Bhajan Lal Sharma attacks Rahul Gandhi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 26, 2024 5:25:09 AM IST

Launching scathing attacks on Congress, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday said that the party which gave the slogan of 'Garibi Hatao', tried to mislead the people of the country with the help of loot and lies. ... read..

BJP attacks Congress over UK professor allegation of being denied entry into India despite invitation from Karnataka govt

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 26, 2024 5:25:07 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress after Nitasha Kaul, a United Kingdom based Professor alleged that she was detained at the Bengaluru International Airport and was sent back to London after the Central government denied her permission ... read..

Muslims across country celebrate 'Shab-e-Baraat'; Jama Masjid Shahi Imam declares son as his successor

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 5:25:06 AM IST

Muslims across the country celebrated the 'Shab-e-Baraat', also known as the 'night of forgiveness', a significant festival observed on the 14th and 15th night of Sha'aban, the eighth month in the Islamic calendar on Sunday. ... read..

Odisha: Former minister Debasis Nayak, Congress legislator Nihar Mahananda join BJP

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 26, 2024 4:25:00 AM IST

In a setback to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik before the elections, former minister and a close associate of CM and one of the founder members of the party, Debasis Nayak and Congress legislator Nihar Mahananda joined the Bharati ... read..

"Main aim of CPIM was to mislead and impoverish people": Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | February 26, 2024 4:24:58 AM IST

Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha criticized Communist Party of India (CPI-M) on Sunday for "depriving the people for the last 35 years", asserting that the party's main agenda was to deceive the public. ... read..

Light tank project has been realized, says top Larsen and Toubro official

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 26, 2024 3:24:40 AM IST

The concept of the Indian Army's light tank project has been realised and is currently undergoing trials, according to Jayant D Patil, advisor to CMD, Larsen and Toubro. ... read..

Bihar: Nine people die after car collides with container in Kaimur

Kaimur (Bihar) | February 26, 2024 3:24:37 AM IST

In a horrific accident, nine people died after a car collided with a container in Kaimur district of Bihar in the late hours of Sunday. ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates microbiology lab and 17 Food Safety on Wheels (FSWs) in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | February 26, 2024 3:24:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually inaugurated the newly set-up Microbiology Laboratory and 17 numbers of Food Safety on Wheels (FSWs) at the State Public Health Laboratory, Assam at Bamunimaidam in Guwahati under the Commissionerate of Food ... read..

KIUG Ashtalakshmi: Chandigarh University's Vikash creates new meet record in 1500m; Gurvinder, Sudeshna as fastest athletes

Guwahati (Assam) | February 26, 2024 3:24:29 AM IST

Chandigarh University's Vikash registered a new Games record in men's 1500m while his University-mate Gurvinder Singh and Shivaji University's Sudeshna Shivshankar were crowned the fastest male and female athletes of the 4th Khelo India University Games 2 ... read..

"I felt very good": Mohammad Manshah after lauded by PM Modi for his dedication towards Gojri

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 25, 2024 11:55:45 PM IST

Mohammad Manshah, who has been engaged in efforts to preserve the Gojri language for the last three decades expressed his happiness over the mention of his name by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 110th edition of 'Mann ki Baat.' ... read..

"Seasoned politicians should resist temptation of injecting their own political frustration": Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi | February 25, 2024 11:55:43 PM IST

In a veiled attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, after attending the inauguration of AIIMS Bathinda, on Sunday said that "seasoned politicians" should resist the temptation of injecting their own "p ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate global textile expo 'Bharat Tex 2024' tomorrow

New Delhi | February 25, 2024 11:55:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bharat Tex 2024, one of the largest-ever global textile events to be organised in the country, on February 26 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. ... read..

Assam Rifles recover huge cache of weapons in Manipur's Churachandpur

Churachandpur (Manipur) | February 25, 2024 11:55:33 PM IST

Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Manipur Police and Indian Reserve Battalion have recovered weapons and war-like stores in Manipur Churachandpur district. ... read..

"Landmark...": West Bengal Governor heaps praise on PM Modi for inauguration of AIIMS Kalyani

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 25, 2024 11:55:28 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the AIIMS Branch in West Bengals's Kalyani and termed it a "landmark". ... read..

"Delivering benefits of schemes under guidance of PM Modi": CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | February 25, 2024 11:55:24 PM IST

Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the state government has been delivering benefits of various schemes to all sections of people without any political affiliation under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Manik Saha accuses CPI (M) of '35-years of deprivation, deception, and violence' in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | February 25, 2024 11:55:20 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha criticized CPI (M) on Sunday for depriving the people for the last 35 years, asserting that the party's main agenda was to deceive the public. ... read..

"Raja Venkatappa Nayaka was committed Congress leader": Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar condoles death of Surapur MLA

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 25, 2024 11:55:18 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday condoled the death of Congress legislator Raja Venkatappa Naik whom he said was the committed leader of the party. ... read..

'Khattar govt responsible for Nafe Singh's murder,' says INLD's Abhay Chautala; demands CBI probe

Jhajjar (Haryana) | February 25, 2024 11:55:15 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the law and order situation of the State, INLD (Indian National Lok Dal) leader Abhay Chautala on Sunday held Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government is responsible for the murder of state party Chief Nafe Singh Rathee and demanded ... read..

"With new attractions and connectivity, Gujarat is becoming hub of tourism": PM Modi

Dwarka (Gujarat) | February 25, 2024 11:55:12 PM IST

Highlighting the importance of connectivity for the growth of tourism in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi illustrated the point by elaborating on Gujarat becoming a hub of tourism due to improved connectivity. ... read..

Gruhalakshmi scheme a tribute to our women: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Bangalore Rural (Karnataka) | February 25, 2024 11:55:09 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said the Gruhalakshmi scheme was a tribute to women who are the driving force of the Indian culture. ... read..

Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024: DRDO hands over 23 licensing agreements for transfer of technology

New Delhi | February 25, 2024 11:55:07 PM IST

To enhance cooperation and synergy with the industry, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised a DRDO-Industry Meet on February 25 during the Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024 at Pune. ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates two 'Ayush Projects' in Jhajjar and Pune

New Delhi | February 25, 2024 11:54:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, inaugurated virtually two institutes of Ministry of Ayush which will further promote holistic healthcare scenario in the country. The 'Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy' at Jhajjar, Haryana, and the N ... read..

"Rajkot was my first-ever electoral win" PM Modi thanked people for their faith in him 22 yrs ago

Rajkot (Gujarat) | February 25, 2024 10:55:19 PM IST

Recalling his enduring association with Rajkot during a public rally on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 22 years ago he was elected MLA from the city while emphasizing that he has done his best to live up to the trust of the people of Rajko ... read..

"After 30 years, Janmashtami was celebrated at Lal Chowk in Kashmir...": Amit Shah

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 25, 2024 10:55:14 PM IST

Hailing the abrogation of Article 370 from the Indian Constitution, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that it is after 30 years that Janmashtami was celebrated at Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir adding that Union Terriority is making rapid progr ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Fishermen protest in Rameshwaram enters second day

Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2024 10:55:12 PM IST

The hunger strike by fishermen in Rameshwaram entered second day on Sunday, protesting against the Sri Lankan Navy's frequent arrests of Indian fishermen. ... read..

Sukhu govt looking for excuses for not extending benefits under women's scheme: LoP Jairam Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2024 10:55:08 PM IST

Taking a swipe at the Congress government, Himachal Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jairam Thakur on Sunday said it was looking for 'excuses' after failing to implement its income support scheme for women -- 'Har Ghar Lakshmi, Nari Samman N ... read..

Muslim women get relief from torture, exploitation after repeal of Assam Muslim Marriages Act: CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | February 25, 2024 10:55:07 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that after the repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act 1935 the Muslim women of the state will get relief from "torture and exploitation", adding that the act will also hel ... read..

"BJP has constantly played negative politics": AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar on 'one time settlement' scheme for water bills

New Delhi | February 25, 2024 10:55:03 PM IST

AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar trained guns at the Bhartiya Janata party for not approving the 'one-time settlement' scheme brought by the Delhi government to address the problem of inflated water bills in the national capital, accusing them of playing "negat ... read..

Uttar Pradesh records growth in number of factories, other indicators in Annual Survey of Industries

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 25, 2024 10:55:01 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh has recorded significant growth in various crucial indicators related to industrialization in state in the data of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI). ... read..

"Wants to divert public money...": BJP's Delhi chief hits back at Kejriwal over water bill scheme claim

New Delhi | February 25, 2024 9:55:12 PM IST

After Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the Centre and the Lieutenant Governor of warning officials against implementing the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) scheme for a one-time settlement of dues and threatening them with suspension, the BJP's Delhi chief Vi ... read..

"Instructed officials to take immediate action, STF also looking into it": Haryana Home Minister on state INLD chief murder

Ambala (Haryana) | February 25, 2024 9:55:07 PM IST

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Sunday instructed the officials to take immediate action in the murder of Haryana Indian National Lok Dal's (INLD) chief Nafe Singh Rathee who was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the railway crossing at Bahadurg ... read..

"At least show MoU that has been signed": Sachin Pilot questions Rajasthan Govt over ERCP

Dausa (Rajasthan) | February 25, 2024 9:55:05 PM IST

Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy CM Sachin Pilot accused Bhajan Lal Sharma-led state government of misleading people on East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) and demanded to clarify the MoU on ERCP in the Assembly. ... read..

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to observe 'Quit WTO Day' tomorrow

New Delhi | February 25, 2024 9:55:01 PM IST

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday announced that it will observe 'Quit WTO Day' on February 26 and demanded that Centre should put pressure on the developed countries to keep agriculture out of the WTO in 13th Ministerial Conference of World Trade Org ... read..

Modi ki guarantee begins where expectations from others end: PM Modi

Rajkot (Gujarat) | February 25, 2024 9:54:59 PM IST

Reiterating the promise of 'Modi ki Guarantee meaning the guarantee of fulfilment of guarantee', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the foundation stone for five AIIMS was laid three years ago and today that "guarantee was fulfilled." ... read..

"No one taking Bihar CM seriously," says Tejashwi Yadav; questions delay in cabinet expanison

Patna (Bihar) | February 25, 2024 9:54:57 PM IST

Questioning the delay in the cabinet expansion of the NDA government led by Nitish Kumar in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav said that no one in the state is taking Bihar Chief Minister seriously adding that common people and his own part ... read..

Telangana: Hyderabad dy mayor Srilatha, husband ditch BRS, join ruling Congress

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 25, 2024 9:54:55 PM IST

In a setback for the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) deputy mayor Mothe Srilatha Shoban Reddy and her husband Mothe Shoban Reddy joined the ruling Congress on Sunday. ... read..

PM Modi takes a jibe at Congress' commitments, says "Aapke sewak ne guarantee poori ki"

Rajkot (Gujarat) | February 25, 2024 9:54:54 PM IST

Indirectly taking a jibe at UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern about their lack of commitment to the welfare of Rae Bareli as he inaugurated AIIMS Rae Bareli, saying 'Aapke sewak ne guarantee poori ki'. ... read..

Himachal CM opens Lahaul Sharad Utsav, lays foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 70 cr

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 25, 2024 9:54:52 PM IST

On a day-long visit to Lahaul Spiti in the higher reaches of Himachal, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday inaugurated the 'Lahaul Sharad Utsav', a traditional winter festival spanning over two months. ... read..

"Divine experience...": PM Modi shares pics of himself underwater in Dwarka, wearing scuba gear

Dwarka (Gujarat) | February 25, 2024 8:55:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dived into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat to perform an underwater puja in the remains of the ancient submerged city of Lord Krishna's Dwarka. ... read..

"Saurashtra struggled for water for years; Sauni Yojana changed the fate," PM Modi in Dwarka

Dwarka (Gujarat) | February 25, 2024 8:55:30 PM IST

Recalling the tough times when the people of Saurashtra yearned for every drop of water and were forced to migrate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the SAUNI Yojana and expressed confidence that the entire region of Saurashtra along wit ... read..

Social media helps youth in showcasing their skills and talents: PM Modi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 25, 2024 8:55:28 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh dominated yet another 'Mann Ki Baat' session of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday as he interacted with the 'Drone Didi' from Sitapur and sharing memories of the unique features of the photography exhibition in Varanasi. ... read..

INLD Haryana chief Nafe Singh Rathee shot dead in Jhajjar

Jhajjar (Haryana) | February 25, 2024 8:55:24 PM IST

Haryana Indian National Lok Dal's (INLD) chief Nafe Singh Rathee was shot dead on Sunday by some unidentified assailants near the railway crossing at Bhadurgarh in Haryana's Jhajjar district, party leader Abhay Chautala said. ... read..

"Even for war criminals, such treatments...": Farmer leader alleges torture on arrested protester in custody

Shambhu Border (Haryana) | February 25, 2024 8:55:23 PM IST

Amid the ongoing farmer protests and ahead of Monday's nationwide tractor march to press for their demands, Gurmanmeet Singh Mangat, the secretary-general of the Progressive Farmers Front on Sunday alleged that a farmer, who was arrested from the scene of ... read..

Patient watches Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony during awake brain surgery at Guntur hospital

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | February 25, 2024 8:55:16 PM IST

In an unusual incident, the doctors of Sri Sai Hospital in Guntur performed awake brain surgery on a 29-year-old patient and a devotee of Lord Ram by showing him the Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony upon his request. ... read..

"Could make India 11th largest economy in 10 years: PM Modi takes swipe at Congress for taking one family forward

Dwarka (Gujarat) | February 25, 2024 7:55:37 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tore into the Congress, saying the grand old party could make India's economy only the 11th largest in 10 years because the entire energy of the party ( Congress) was utilized to take on ... read..

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